How far is Hempstead, NY from Aquebogue, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Aquebogue, NY is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.45 mi
01h 25m
Flight
54.4 mi
87.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.4 mi
Kilometers
87.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.45 mi
Kilometers
98.9 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aquebogue
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-19T00:03
Arrive Aquebogue
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bohemia
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Hempstead
30.7 mi
00h 42m
To Aquebogue
30.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Aquebogue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Aquebogue.

  1. 1

    Start on Peninsula Boulevard

    566 ft · 12 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    860 ft · 15 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    34 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto William Street

    2138 ft · 1 min · William Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Jerusalem Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Jerusalem Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Jerusalem Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Merrick Avenue North

    682 ft · 16 sec · Merrick Avenue North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO East: East Islip

    676 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    15.2 mi · 18 min · Southern State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore

    1044 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

    2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Howells Road

    1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Sunrise Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East: Montauk

    694 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    33.7 mi · 46 min · Sunrise Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 31 North: Riverhead

    1821 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Riverhead Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Riverhead Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quogue Riverhead Road

    49 m · 2 sec · Quogue Riverhead Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Quogue Riverhead Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Quogue Riverhead Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Cross River Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross River Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Route 25

    1.4 km · 2 min · Route 25

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 25

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Aquebogue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
34.5 mi · 56%
Southern State Parkway
15.4 mi · 25%
Cross River Drive
3.23 mi · 5%
Jerusalem Avenue
2.67 mi · 4%
Quogue Riverhead Road
1.51 mi · 2%
Route 25
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

33.7 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bohemia
00h 42m from Hempstead
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near Aquebogue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Aquebogue?

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bohemia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Hempstead and 30.8 miles from Aquebogue.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near Aquebogue.

Stop Ideas Near Bohemia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bohemia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bohemia.

RAIL

Bridgeport

46 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

47 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

58 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Aquebogue. Straight-line distance: 54.4 mi (87.55 km).

Hempstead

#1 Hempstead

Located in Nassau County, New York, this hamlet and village is a major commercial and transportation hub.

Population764,055
Coordinates40.7062100, -73.6187400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Aquebogue

#2 Aquebogue

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population2,438
Coordinates40.9445400, -72.6270400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Aquebogue (-72.62704, 40.94454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.21 L · about $8.70
Round trip
$17.40
4.34 gal · 16.42 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.70 $17.40
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.72 $19.45
Premium $4.86 $10.55 $21.10
Diesel $4.69 $10.19 $20.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Aquebogue. The current time is 00:03:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.